Patriots quarterback Cam Newton rushes for two touchdowns in his debut as Tom Brady’s replacement as the Patriots beat the Dolphins 21-11 in their season opener.
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Sports Digest: College football poll sees big change
Ten new teams enter the AP Top 25 with Big Ten, Pac-12, Mid-American Conference and Mountain West teams ineligible because they are not playing.
Celtics notebook: Smart’s block continues to inspire
Marcus Smart played a crucial role for the Celtics against the Raptors, including a season-saving block.
Keselowski dominates in playoff win at Richmond
Brad Keselowski leads 192 laps to win and advance to the second round.
Patriots notebook: New England reportedly gives Gilmore pay raise
Stephon Gilmore’s base salary will reportedly increase from $10.5 million to $15.5 million.
Sports Digest: Roglic grows his lead at the Tour de France
Daniel Martinez wins the intense stage and Primoz Roglic uses the punishing slope to build on his lead.
NBA notebook: Celtics committing $25 million to racial injustice
The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation commits the money over the next 10 years.
In the bubble, young Celtics proving they are contenders
Boston doesn’t have championship experience, but has shown in these playoffs they have the tools to win it all.
Tour riders cleared of virus, Bennett wins Stage 10
The race returns after a day off for coronavirus testing, but director Christian Prudhomme tests positive.
Dalbec homers in both games of DH split, giving him a home run in 5 of his 9 career games
Bobby Dalbec has now homered in four straight games as Boston wins 5-2 in the nightcap after Alec Bohm’s two-out, two-run single rallies Philadelphia in the first game.